6 Days Shira Route

Duration
6 days
Best season
January to March and June to October for the driest, clearest trekking.
Difficulty
Challenging

Tour overview

The Shira Route starts high on the Shira Plateau at 3,600m and sees few other trekkers. Best suited to those with previous high-altitude experience, since acclimatisation begins on day one.

Trip highlights

  • The quietest start on Kilimanjaro
  • Begins high on the Shira Plateau
  • Lava Tower and the Barranco Wall
  • Sunrise from Uhuru Peak, 5895m
  • For experienced high-altitude trekkers

Day by day itinerary

  1. Day 1Shira Gate to Shira 2 Camp (3900m)

    A three-hour drive to the trailhead, then a rainforest climb onto the Shira Plateau. Muddy in places.

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Shira 2 Camp
  2. Day 2Shira 2 Camp to Barranco Camp (3960m)

    East past the Kibo junction to Lava Tower at 4630m, then down to Barranco. A key acclimatisation day.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Barranco Camp
  3. Day 3Barranco Camp (3960m) to Karanga Camp (4035m)

    A steep scramble up the Barranco Wall to the Karanga Valley and the Mweka Trail junction.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Karanga Camp
  4. Day 4Karanga Camp (4035m) to Barafu Camp (4640m)

    Up to Barafu, completing the Southern Circuit with summit views from every angle. Rest before summit night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Barafu Camp
  5. Day 5Barafu Camp to Uhuru Peak (5895m)

    A midnight start between the Rebmann and Ratzel glaciers to Stella Point for sunrise, then Uhuru Peak.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Mweka Camp
  6. Day 6Mweka Camp (3080m) to Mweka Gate (1800m)

    A final forest descent to Mweka Gate for your summit certificate, then the drive back to Moshi.

    Meals
    Breakfast

What's included

  • Park, camping & rescue fees
  • Professional guide & mountain crew
  • Personal porter
  • All mountain meals
  • Camping gear & tents
  • Drinking water
  • Hotel before & after climb
  • Taxes & VAT

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal gear hire
  • Personal expenses

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